John Williams Conducts "Imperial March" at 90 Years Old | National Symphony Orchestra
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Published 2023-02-08
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All Comments (21)
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You can tell when he’s conducting that the years just melt away.
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A man of vigor, humility, and incomparable musical talent. You could see the rapture on his face as he conducted. The Force is strong with him.
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How many of these world-class musicians in the orchestra just experienced the childhood dream of playing the Imperial March for John Williams? Amazing!
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Dude rolls in at 90yrs old and pops off the single most badass theme in movie history. LEGEND
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We saw him conduct at the Hollywood Bowl last September, 2022. He is still amazing at 90 years old. He gave us 4 encores that night.
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When 90 years old you reach, look as good you will not, hmmm?
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When Mr. Williams becomes one with the Force, we will miss his talent, creativity and passion.
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I mean, when a piece is recognizable within the first bar, and the entire place erupts in cheers and applause FORTY years after it was written, that’s what you call brilliant. Bravo maestro.
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Anyone else love the fact that Williams - while he shows his age initially - immediately reverts to being the powerful maestro the instant the baton is placed in his hand?
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Steven Spielberg said it best at John Williams' AFI Lifetime Achievement ceremony. "Without John Williams, bikes don't fly, nor do brooms in Quidditch matches, nor do men in red capes. There is no Force. Dinosaurs do not walk the earth. We do not wonder, we do not weep, we do not believe."
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He loves what he's doing you can see it. Even with 90 years and having heard the piece countless times he still enjoys conducting the orchestra. The way he half-jokingly tries to silence the audience, the way his face lit up and the big, genuine smile... how can you not love that man?
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The man is INCOMPARABLE. A national treasure of which there will never be another.
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I think he's the only composer whom, during a standing & roaring ovation in his name, can silence a crowd in less than a heartbeat, with a single finger raised in the 'shhh' gesture and a solitary wave of his hand. Because they KNOW whatever happens next, they will want to hear. every. single. note.
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I think he went from 90 to 50 before my eyes. So much energy and precision!
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Most people might not understand what a LEGEND John Williams is. He is the epitome of music theme songs and sound for decades in Hollywood. From Star wars to Jaws, Indiana Jones, Schindlers List, Superman, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and much more. Thank you for all the memories from my childhood to adulthood. Happy 90th birthday to you sir !!!
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Even after all these decades, it isn't the producers or CEOs we remember... it's these artists, writers, musicians... They deserve recognition and a fair recompense for their efforts.
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It's so extraordinary to see him conducting at 90. He just turned 91 a couple days ago, and still kicking strong. John Williams will forever go down as one of the most amazing composers whose lives we have gotten to live through ourselves. Fantastic performance, and I love the enthusiasm that he has. I loved how he greeted some of the people he knew for the longest time on that stage before he began the performance. Bravo, Maestro Williams! :)
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The joy on his face! The joy I’m feeling watching this! ❤️❤️❤️
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For those of us who grew during Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones etc., this gentleman was our Mozart.
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1:10 the joy in his face, when everyone starts cheering🥹
